Cork, Ireland — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Southwest coast of Ireland.
- Time Zone
- GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 5°C (41°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 16°C (60°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,080mm (42.5 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
St Patrick's Festival
March
Three days of festivities to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland.
Various venues
Website: www.corkspatricksfestival.ie
Cork International Choral Festival
Late April-early May
One of Europe's premier choral festivals, featuring around 100 choirs.
City Hall
Website: www.corkchoral.ie
The Cork Midsummer Festival
Mid-late June
Cork's arts festival features theater, film, music, visual art, community art, literature, dance and family entertainment.
Various venues
Website: www.corkfestival.com
The Lee Swim
July
Participants swim a course of about 2km (1.2 miles) along the river in the city center.
Website: www.corkmasters.ie
The Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival
September
An unusual annual festival dedicated to the short story.
Triskel Art Center and Millenium Hall
Website: www.munsterlit.ie
Cork Jazz Festival
October
Almost all the big names in jazz have taken part in the festival's long history.
Various venues
Website: www.corkjazzfestival.com
Cork Film Festival
October
A celebration of the art of film in all its forms - especially the short film, the usual medium of young, up-and-coming film makers.
Various venues
Website: www.corkfilmfest.org
